SPECIAL MEETING - December 1, 2015
BE IT REMEMBERED, that on this 1st day of December A.D., 2015, there was begun and held a SPECIAL MEETING of the Honorable Commissioners’ Court of Hidalgo County, Texas, wherein the following members thereof were present, to-wit:
| HONORABLE RAMON GARCIA HONORABLE A.C. CUELLAR, JR. HONORABLE EDUARDO "EDDIE" CANTU HONORABLE JOE M. FLORES HONORABLE JOSEPH PALACIOS |
HIDALGO COUNTY JUDGE COMMISSIONER, PRECINCT NO. 1 COMMISSIONER, PRECINCT NO. 2 COMMISSIONER, PRECINCT NO. 3 COMMISSIONER, PRECINCT NO. 4 |
and ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR., COUNTY CLERK & EX-OFFICIO CLERK OF THE COMMISSIONERS’ COURT of Hidalgo County, Texas, wherein the following proceedings were had, to-wit:
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AGENDA DRAINAGE DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS December 1, 2015 9:00 A.M. |
NOTICE is hereby given in accordance with Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, that a SPECIAL MEETING of the Drainage District #1 Board of Directors will be held at the Edinburg Council Chambers 415 W. University Drive, Edinburg, Hidalgo County, Texas. Discussion and possible action relating to the following business will be transacted:
1.
Roll Call
All members of the board were in attendance.
All members of the board were in attendance.
2.
Prayer
Raul Sesin led the courtroom in Prayer.
Raul Sesin led the courtroom in Prayer.
3.
Open Forum
No comments under open forum.
No comments under open forum.
4.
Approval of Consent Agenda
On motion by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 1, A.C. CUELLAR, JR., seconded by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
On motion by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 1, A.C. CUELLAR, JR., seconded by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
5.
Discussion on Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 Drainage projects, maintenance and operations
Mr. Sesin reminded the board of the upcoming meeting set for December 9, 2015 they will discuss several projects including the Bond Issuance.
Judge Garcia took the time to recognized the transparency of projects that Mr. Sesin has been able to provide for the public.
Mr. Sesin reminded the board of the upcoming meeting set for December 9, 2015 they will discuss several projects including the Bond Issuance.
Judge Garcia took the time to recognized the transparency of projects that Mr. Sesin has been able to provide for the public.
6.
AI -52370
2013 Bond Series
A. Approval of closing documents for parcels 49 & 55 in relation to J-09 drainage improvement project.
B. Request for issuance of manual check of offer to complete transaction.
On motion by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 1, A.C. CUELLAR, JR., seconded by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on A & B.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
A. Approval of closing documents for parcels 49 & 55 in relation to J-09 drainage improvement project.
B. Request for issuance of manual check of offer to complete transaction.
On motion by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 1, A.C. CUELLAR, JR., seconded by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on A & B.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
7.
AI -52379
Request approval to issue payment on the following items:
2013 Bonds - Fund: 133
Weir System Rehabilitation
Application for Payment No. 2 in the amount of $132,317.82 from Foremost Paving, Inc. related to Construction Contract No. HCDD1-14-032-12-17 Main Floodwater Channel Weir No. 5-Slope Repair. PO#626788.
On motion by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 1, A.C. CUELLAR, JR., seconded by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 3, JOE M. FLORES, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
2013 Bonds - Fund: 133
Weir System Rehabilitation
Application for Payment No. 2 in the amount of $132,317.82 from Foremost Paving, Inc. related to Construction Contract No. HCDD1-14-032-12-17 Main Floodwater Channel Weir No. 5-Slope Repair. PO#626788.
On motion by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 1, A.C. CUELLAR, JR., seconded by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 3, JOE M. FLORES, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Attachments:
8.
AI -52382
Request approval to issue payment on the following items:
2013 Bonds Fund: 133
Pct.4 - Rural Drainage Development
Payment Application No. 2 in the amount of $233,863.20 from PEGA JPS Utilities, LLC related to Construction Contract No. HCDD1-15-010-07-22B-Pct.4 Tower Road & Mile 17 1/2 Road Area Drainage Improvements. PO#627525.
On motion by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 3, JOE M. FLORES, seconded by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 4, JOSEPH PALACIOS, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
2013 Bonds Fund: 133
Pct.4 - Rural Drainage Development
Payment Application No. 2 in the amount of $233,863.20 from PEGA JPS Utilities, LLC related to Construction Contract No. HCDD1-15-010-07-22B-Pct.4 Tower Road & Mile 17 1/2 Road Area Drainage Improvements. PO#627525.
On motion by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 3, JOE M. FLORES, seconded by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 4, JOSEPH PALACIOS, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Attachments:
9.
AI -52439
Approval to accept appraised market value for the sale of surplus Right-Of-Way property described as 0.1263 tract of land out of lot 3, block 2, Steele and Pershing Subdivision, Hidalgo County Texas, to include the cost of appraisal services and closing costs to Robert L. Lozano & Laurie G. Lozano.
Mr. Sesin mentioned that this property had been declared surplus back in 2002 but there was no action taken to closed the property, they have consulted with legal and they requested to bring it back. They now have the updated appraisal and all cost associated with the closing of the property.
On motion by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 1, A.C. CUELLAR, JR., seconded by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Board member Joe Flores questioned if the Lozano's had been paying taxes on the property. Mr. Sesin stated that they had not been paying for taxes because it has been owned by the county.
Mr. Sesin mentioned that this property had been declared surplus back in 2002 but there was no action taken to closed the property, they have consulted with legal and they requested to bring it back. They now have the updated appraisal and all cost associated with the closing of the property.
On motion by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 1, A.C. CUELLAR, JR., seconded by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Board member Joe Flores questioned if the Lozano's had been paying taxes on the property. Mr. Sesin stated that they had not been paying for taxes because it has been owned by the county.
10.
AI -52446
Discussion, consideration and approval of TCDRS plan provisions for Plan Year 2016.
Mr. Sesin mentioned that there has been a flat rate in the past of 1% however, since they have yet to consider any type of adjustment for the retirees for the past 3 years due to not having any type of COLA. Traditionally when there’s any adjustments there’s also modifications to the retirees as well. They have discussed this matter with budget and the county and they are suggesting awarding a percentage of the Consumer Price Index (CPI) therefore they are requesting 100% of the CPI, which would put the rate at 13.1% currently they are at 12.13% which is .97% increase.
Sergio Cruz commented that they will also be recommending 100% of the CPI for the county, at this time TCDRS only allows for 1% flat rate increase which is what is done traditionally. However right now because TCDRS from last year to this year has been low they have only allowed for 1% CPI. The 100% of the CPI evaluation would allow for better benefits for the retirees to be somewhat close to the 3% that current employees will receive.
On motion by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 3, JOE M. FLORES, seconded by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 1, A.C. CUELLAR, JR., the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Mr. Sesin mentioned that there has been a flat rate in the past of 1% however, since they have yet to consider any type of adjustment for the retirees for the past 3 years due to not having any type of COLA. Traditionally when there’s any adjustments there’s also modifications to the retirees as well. They have discussed this matter with budget and the county and they are suggesting awarding a percentage of the Consumer Price Index (CPI) therefore they are requesting 100% of the CPI, which would put the rate at 13.1% currently they are at 12.13% which is .97% increase.
Sergio Cruz commented that they will also be recommending 100% of the CPI for the county, at this time TCDRS only allows for 1% flat rate increase which is what is done traditionally. However right now because TCDRS from last year to this year has been low they have only allowed for 1% CPI. The 100% of the CPI evaluation would allow for better benefits for the retirees to be somewhat close to the 3% that current employees will receive.
On motion by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 3, JOE M. FLORES, seconded by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 1, A.C. CUELLAR, JR., the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
11.
Closed Session:
Board of Directors may go into Closed Session pursuant to Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, Sections 551.071 & 551.072 to discuss the following:
No action taken on this item.
Board of Directors may go into Closed Session pursuant to Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, Sections 551.071 & 551.072 to discuss the following:
No action taken on this item.
A.
Real Estate Acquisition
No action taken on this item.
No action taken on this item.
B.
Pending and/or Potential Litigation
No action taken on this item.
No action taken on this item.
12.
Open Session:
A.
Real Estate Acquisition
No action taken on this item.
No action taken on this item.
B.
Pending and/or Potential Litigation
No action taken on this item.
No action taken on this item.
13.
Closed Session:
Board of Directors may reconvene into Closed Session for the discussion regarding the agenda items listed
No action taken on this item.
Board of Directors may reconvene into Closed Session for the discussion regarding the agenda items listed
No action taken on this item.
14.
Open Session:
Board of Directors may reconvene into Open Session for the discussion regarding the agenda items listed
No action taken on this item.
Board of Directors may reconvene into Open Session for the discussion regarding the agenda items listed
No action taken on this item.
15.
Adjourn
On motion by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 4, JOSEPH PALACIOS, seconded by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 1, A.C. CUELLAR, JR., the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
On motion by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 4, JOSEPH PALACIOS, seconded by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 1, A.C. CUELLAR, JR., the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
There being no further business to come before said
Court, the meetings of the Commissioners' Court and the
Drainage District #1 Board are now hereby adjourned.
Dated this the 1st day of December, 2015
ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR., County Clerk
Hidalgo County, Texas
By: ______________________________
Norma G. Cantu, Deputy
I, ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR., County Clerk attest that this is an accurate accounting of a proceeding of the Commissioners’ Court held on December 1, 2015.
Signed this 1st day of DECEMBER 2015
ATTEST:
ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR.
County Clerk and Ex-Officio Clerk
Of the Commissioners’ Court of
Hidalgo County
By: ____________________________
(Seal) Norma G. Cantu, Deputy
Court, the meetings of the Commissioners' Court and the
Drainage District #1 Board are now hereby adjourned.
Dated this the 1st day of December, 2015
ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR., County Clerk
Hidalgo County, Texas
By: ______________________________
Norma G. Cantu, Deputy
I, ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR., County Clerk attest that this is an accurate accounting of a proceeding of the Commissioners’ Court held on December 1, 2015.
Signed this 1st day of DECEMBER 2015
ATTEST:
ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR.
County Clerk and Ex-Officio Clerk
Of the Commissioners’ Court of
Hidalgo County
By: ____________________________
(Seal) Norma G. Cantu, Deputy